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Making homemade horse treatsis an activity that both me and my kids enjoy, and we’re often trying new horse treat recipes.
Not only is it a fun way to spend the afternoon, it’s also a great chance to experiment with our own ingredient combinations.
My horses are far from picky, so whether it’s a win or a fail they always seem pleased, and luckily don’t mind eating slightly crispy (burnt) or soft (gooey) horse treats.
After going through dozens of recipes we’ve come up with a list of ingredients that you can practically combine in any amount to create something your horse will find eatable.
And just because they’re treats, doesn’t have to mean they’re unhealthy!
I like to pack mine full of ingredients that have added benefits to promote a shiny coat, a healthy gut anddigestible energy. Here are a few suggestions (and links to the benefits!).
Healthy Horse Treat Recipe Ingredients
- Coconut Oil (see Coconut Oil for Horses)
- Apple Cider Vinegar (see Apple Cider Vinegar for Horses)
- Chia Seeds (see Chia Seeds for Horses)
- Himalayan Salt (see Himalayan Salt for Horses)
💲 Tip:In the Savvy Guide to DIY Horse Care I share my favorite, easy, no-bake recipe that includes all of these healthy ingredients (plus lots more DIY). Check it out here!
Or you’re feeling adventurous and have knack for baking, give your own DIY Horse Treats a try:
This simple horse treat recipe allows you to use what you have on hand in the kitchen (or what your horse prefers) to create tasty treats for your horse!
Ingredients
- Any combination of the following:
- Rolled Oats
- Whole Oats
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Molasses
- Apples
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Carrots
- Chia Seeds
- Apple Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- Peanut Butter
- Crushed Peppermints (or Candy Canes)
- Cinnamon
- Salt (I use Himalayan Salt)
- Oil (I use Coconut Oil)
Instructions
- Mix your chosen ingredients together
- Ideally the mix should be wet enough to form into balls, but not soupy (adjust accordingly)
- Bake at around 350 until they're slightly browned
- Store in an airtight container
Notes
Just to be safe, here are some ingredients I would NOTuse as they could be toxic in large amounts:
- Chocolate
- Milk
- Maple Syrup
- Cherries
- Rhubarb
- Peaches
If you’d prefer tried-and-true treat recipes, here’s a list of more recommended favorites:
Easy Recipes
Super Simple Trick Training Treat
Photo Credit: www.horsetricks101.com
Princess Pixie's Sparkly Flax Snax
Photo Credit: princesspixiepony.blogspot.com
Homemade Horse Treats
Photo Credit: hencam.com
Fall Pumpkin Cinnamon Horse Cookies
Photo Credit: thehorsejunkie.blogspot.com
Peppermint Recipes
DIY: How to Make Peppermint Horse Treats
Photo Credit: diyhorseownership.com
German Horse Treats/Stud Muffins (NOT for human consumption*) (NEW AND IMPROVED!)
Photo Credit: wecookanddrinktogether.wordpress.com
Homemade Horse Treats
Photo Credit: ponyzine.info
Crunchy Recipes
Horse Treats: Oatmeal Carrot Crunchies
Photo Credit: www.horseillustrated.com
Dried Pineapple Carrot Horse Treat Recipe
Photo Credit: www.insightfulequine.com
Dog or Horse Treat Recipe: Easy Crunchy Pumpkin Apple Cookies
Photo Credit: allnaturalpetcare.com
Gourmet Recipes
Homemade Horse Treats: Christmas Cannolis
Photo Credit: www.midriversequine.com
DIY Horse Treats: Sweet Alfalfa Horse Scones
Photo Credit: www.saddlebox.net
Homemade Horse Treats: Sugar Cookies
Photo Credit: www.midriversequine.com
No-Bake Recipes
Easy No-Bake Horse Treat Recipe
VETiONX® Equi-Chia - Chia Seed Blend for Equine Wellness Support
Photo Credit: www.vetionx.com
No Bake Homemade Horse Treats
Photo Credit: tbhunterprobs.weebly.com
Homemade Horse Treats with 4 Ingredients
Photo Credit: thephoenixfilly.com
More Fun Recipes
Kit’s “Popgrain” Balls for Horses
Photo Credit: www.ragingbearranch.com
Horse Birthday Cake Recipe
Photo Credit: equusathletics.com
Recipe to make hanging horse treats
Photo Credit: www.myhorsechat.com
Tips for Feeding Treats to Horses
While I occasionally feed treats by hand just for fun, or while clicker training, it’s not something I do on a regular basis.
Horses can become too “mouthy” if they begin to expect hand-fed treats, which can eventually lead to biting and other bad habits.
Instead, I toss a few treats into their bucket as a reward, or just mix them into their usual feed.
Alternatively, you can choose to only hand-feed treats at a particular time, such as when you’re catching them in the field, or putting them away at night.
This can be a great way to get extra calories into your picky eaters!
What’s your favoritehomemade horse treat recipe? Share it in the comments!
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Happy Baking,
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